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Get Hooked This Spring

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Even though national fishing and boat week is not until June 6th -14th why wait? Our area boasts a lot…

1 day ago in Community, Lifestyle, News

Study examines how location-sharing apps affect communication and relationships

Angled group of tablets and smartphones resting on a laptop keyboard, screens filled with colorful app icons.

University of Illinois research finds technology changes the way people coordinate, connect, and manage privacy.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, News

Summer camp for youth with epilepsy returns to east-central Illinois

Three people in a canoe on calm water wearing bright orange life jackets, paddling with red oars.

CamPossible 2026 offers fun, confidence-building activities at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center in Hudson.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Champaign Go Red for Women event raises awareness and more than $101,000 for heart health

Woman in a red dress posing among oversized illuminated letters and red balloon clusters at an American Heart Association event backdrop.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — More than 250 community members gathered in Champaign this spring for the American Heart Association…

4 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Metro-East woman wins $1 million on $10 scratch-off bought at favorite local store

Two smiling adults pose in front of an Illinois Lottery backdrop; man holds a scratch-off ticket, woman holds a round 'I WON!' sign with the Illinois silhouette and colorful stripes.

Winning Money Match ticket purchased at neighborhood convenience store.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, News, Pet of the Week

PET OF THE WEEK: Amy and Beth, sisters, are a sweet, curious bonded pair

Man in a plaid shirt and cap hugs a tabby cat inside a radio studio with WIXY 100.3FM banners in the background.

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — We love visits from Donna from Moore’s Rescue Ranch, who brought bonded sisters to the…

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

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14 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

30 days out, Los Angeles is ready for the World Cup. The playing surface? Not just yet

The U.S. men open at SoFi Stadium (to be known as Los Angeles Stadium) against Paraguay on June 12, the first of eight matches to be played at the NFL stadium in Inglewood. The field was all dirt on Tuesday.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

2026 NFL schedule: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants is Week 1 Sunday night game

The Dallas Cowboys are set to visit the New York Giants in the first Sunday night game of the 2026 NFL season on Sept. 13. The league on Monday announced the Week 1 matchup of NFC East rivals at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running

Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.

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10 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Get Hooked This Spring

Big fish mounted on a brown oval background with two fishing rods crossed overhead in an X shape.

Even though national fishing and boat week is not until June 6th -14th why wait? Our area boasts a lot…

13 hours ago in Entertainment, News

Champaign Wine Walk returns May 30, featuring wines from around the world

Three wine glasses on a marble table with assorted bottles in the background.

Downtown businesses host tastings as community gathers for an afternoon of wine, fun, and local flavor.

14 hours ago in Entertainment, News

Ziggy Marley to headline Illinois State Fair Grandstand August 18

Male singer with long dreadlocks and beard singing with eyes closed into a microphone on stage in a turquoise shirt on a sunny performance.

Grammy-winning reggae artist brings decades of music, positivity, and humanitarian work to Springfield.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.

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